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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,601.60, 366,902.40 and 173,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,601.60, 366,902.40 and 173,742.80 is: 260,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,601.60 : 366,902.40 = 173,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,601.60/366,902.40 = 173,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,601.60x = 366,902.40 × 173,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,601.60x = 63,746,650,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,746,650,302.72/244,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,614.20

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